Big data in the social sciences Workshop
A one-day workshop to bring together prominent scholars from a number of institutions to discuss the theoretical and methodological challenges associated with the use of Big Data.
The Housing Market Renewal Programme in Northern England: Lessons from the past, challenges for the future.
By Brendan Nevin, Director of North Housing Consulting On Friday 24th January 2014 Brendan was the guest speaker at a seminar as part of the Urban Studies Seminar Series. Abstract During the thirty years 1970-2000 many inner urban areas in older ex industrial towns and cities in the North and Midlands of England experienced significant…
EVENT: The family, sexuality and human rights in global perspective, 23rd January
In a joint event hosted by the University of Glasgow Human Rights Network and the Gender and Sexualities Forum, three speakers from the School of Social and Political Sciences will launch three books in a discussion chaired by Dr Vikki Turbine (Politics). Date: 23rd January 2014 Dr. Roona Simpson (Sociology) will launch: ‘L. Jamieson and…
Neighbourhood crime rates and alcohol in Glasgow
Findings from research looking at the impact of the presence and number of alcohol outlets in neighbourhoods as an influence on the crime rate.
After 2014: Glasgow’s legacy
Introduction to a research project to evaluate the legacy of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, specifically how regeneration in the East End influences the health and lifestyle of local residents.